Has excellent size for a goaltender, and he is usually in good position when tending the net. Also, he has already shown enough durability to see plenty of action.

Flaws:

Needs to continue to learn North American shooters' tendencies, as well as become better suited to excelling on smaller ice surfaces--with different-angled shots.

Career Potential:

Talented goaltender with some upside.

Movements & Injuries

2015

2/08/2015

Re-assigned to the Iowa Wild (AHL).

1/30/2015

Re-assigned to the Alaska Aces (ECHL).

2014

12/07/2014

Re-assigned to the Iowa Wild (AHL).

12/05/2014

Re-assigned to the Alaska Aces (ECHL).

9/26/2014

Assigned to the Iowa Wild (AHL).

5/06/2014

Assigned to the Iowa Wild (AHL).

4/22/2014

Recalled from the Iowa Wild (AHL).

2/07/2014

Assigned to the Iowa Wild (AHL).

2/06/2014

Recalled from the Iowa Wild (AHL).

1/22/2014

Assigned to the Iowa Wild (AHL).

1/20/2014

Recalled from the Iowa Wild (AHL).

2013

12/28/2013

Assigned to the Iowa Wild (AHL).

12/18/2013

Recalled from the Iowa Wild (AHL).

11/18/2013

Assigned to Iowa (AHL).

11/15/2013

Recalled from Iowa (AHL).

10/27/2013

Assigned to Iowa (AHL).

10/25/2013

Recalled from Iowa (AHL).

9/28/2013

Assigned to Iowa (AHL).

9/27/2013

Recalled from Iowa (AHL).

9/24/2013

Assigned to Iowa (AHL).

2012

5/31/2012

Signed by the Minnesota Wild to a three-year entry-level contract.

Career Transactions

2010

6/26/2010

Drafted by the Minnesota Wild in the 6th round (159th overall) in 2010.

Player News

Minnesota return Johan Gustafsson to AHL Iowa | 02/07/2014 9:28 AM

News

Johan Gustafsson was returned to Minnesota's AHL affiliate in Iowa after Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over Nashville.

Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune

Impact

Gustafsson filled in for injured netminder Niklas Backstrom as Darcy Kuemper's backup. Thursday's contest marked Minnesota's last game before the Olympic break, so he'll continue to play in the AHL during that time.

Wild bring up goalie Johan Gustafsson | 02/06/2014 6:13 PM

News

Johan Gustafsson has been called up by Minnesota.

Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune

Impact

He will dress as Darcy Kuemper's understudy in Thursday's game against Nashville. Niklas Backstrom is still being hampered by an abdominal issue.

Wild recall goalie Johan Gustafsson | 01/20/2014 1:29 PM

News

Johan Gustafsson has been summoned from the minors.

Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune

Impact

He will serve as Darcy Kuemper's backup on Tuesday night in Dallas because Niklas Backstrom (lower body) and Josh Harding (illness) won't be available.

Minnesota sends Johan Gustafsson to minors | 12/28/2013 5:16 PM

News

Johan Gustafsson has been assigned to the minors.

Michael Russo on Twitter

Impact

Minnesota activated Josh Harding from injured reserve on Friday, but he didn't dress in the team's 6-4 loss to Winnipeg. Harding is ready to return to uniform now though, so Gustafsson will head back to the AHL.

Johan Gustafsson to stay with the Wild | 12/22/2013 10:42 AM

News

Johan Gustafsson will remain with the Minnesota Wild through Monday.

Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune

Impact

The prevailing thought was that Darcy Kuemper would be recalled to play one of the two games the Wild have Sunday and Monday but Kuemper is hurting so Gustafsson will stay while Josh Harding remains on the injured list. Whether Niklas Backstrom plays both games or Gustafsson makes his NHL debut is still up in the air at this time. The 21-year-old Gustafsson is in his first season in North America and was 4-4-0 with a 2.95 GAA and a .898 save percentage with Iowa of the AHL before his recall.

Wild recall netminder Johan Gustafsson | 12/19/2013 8:16 AM

News

The Minnesota Wild have recalled goaltender Johan Gustafsson from the minors.

Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune

Impact

Gustafsson was recalled as Josh Harding was placed on the injured reserve list. He will serve as the backup to Niklas Backstrom but may not see any action in goal as the Wild could turn to Darcy Kuemper if they need to spell Backstrom next week. The 21-year-old Gustafsson is in his first season in North America and was 4-4-0 with a 2.95 GAA and a .898 save percentage with Iowa of the AHL before his recall.

Wild reassign goalie Johan Gustafsson | 11/18/2013 2:29 PM

News

Johan Gustafsson has been reassigned to AHL Iowa.

Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune

Impact

He hasn't seen any NHL action in his career, so the Wild have brought Darcy Kuemper back up with Niklas Backstrom out of commission with a concussion.

Minnesota promotes Johan Gustafsson | 11/15/2013 12:10 PM

News

The Minnesota Wild have summoned Johan Gustafsson.

Michael Russo on Twitter

Impact

Niklas Backstrom is out with an upper-body injury, so the Wild needed to make a move. Gustafsson is expected to serve as Minnesota's backup goaltender on Friday.

Minnesota summons Johan Gustafsson | 10/25/2013 12:05 PM

News

Johan Gustafsson has been called up by the Minnesota Wild.

Michael Russo on Twitter

Impact

The Wild need Gustafsson because Josh Harding is dealing with a lower-body injury. Gustafsson has a 1.99 GAA and .935 save percentage in three AHL games this season.